Rules

LCCL Season 4: Rules

Game Related Rules

1	All matches to be played with official T20 rules.
2	Matches will be of 10-15 overs each side, with 2-3 overs limitation for each bowler.
3	In each innings first 4 overs will be Power Play Overs.
4	Only 2 players will be allowed outside the circle during power play.
5	Minimum of 4 fielders should be inside the circle after power play.
6	Free hit only for bowler enforced No Balls.
7	One bounce per over.
8	Over waist full toss will be No Ball for all bowlers.
9	Each innings will be played with un-tampered Khanna Practice new ball.
10	Scoring will be done on CricClub mobile app. Each team has to nominate one person to help the main scorer.
11	At the start of the tournament 17 (15+2) members team need to be announced, no changes to that team will be entertained. Playing 11 will be decided from these 15 players squad only. Remaining 2 players are counted as Reserve Squad in case a player from the 15 member squad gets severely injured or unable to continue playing further for an acceptable reason his replacement to the final 15 will only be made from the Reserve Squad.
12	All matches will be played at the ground mentioned in the schedule on Saturdays and Sundays.
13	In case a match is tied in group stage then a super over will take place to decide the winner. In case super over is also tied then the team with most number of boundaries (including super over) will be declared the winner. (In case of a super over the next match could be affected with a delay and might be shortened and we hope for everyone’s cooperation as it is an exciting event that can happen with any of you and you would want the others to cooperate.)
14	Team will gain points for winning the match, which will decide their rank in their group. Point Distribution: Win/Walkover - 2 points Loss/Absent - 0 points
15	In case two teams have equal points the Net Run Rate will be the deciding factor for rank calculation.
16	It is mandatory for the teams to have same color Jersey for the team along with the shoes. Players without the Team Jersey and shoes will not be allowed in the match.
17	Excessive appealing and creating undue pressure on umpire is punishable with 5 penalty runs after two official warnings.
18	Substitute players will only be allowed only after consulting with umpires. Max 2 substitutes at a time will be allowed for a maximum of 2 overs periods.
19	Permanent substitute will only be allowed after consulting with umpires and opposition team captain in case if a player has sustained the injury during the match.
20	Apart from LBW, all the ICC rules will be applicable as per the October 1, 2017 guidelines. (Download Rules from here: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017).
21	Chucking also known as throwing is strictly prohibited. If the umpire deems that the ball has been thrown, he will call a No-Ball and will warn bowler and the captain, after second warning bowler will be suspended from bowling. In case the suspected bowler is caught for chucking in another match he will be suspended for whole tournament. No replacement will be allowed in such cases. Umpire’s will judge chucking based on their cricketing experience. Bating team’s complaint is NOT required in such cases.
22	Football style booking to be introduced, players could be given a YELLOW or RED card for verbal abuse, fighting, ball tampering etc. The Umpire or/and referee will inform the captain and technical committee.
23	Red Card – Player will be removed from the game immediately and banned for next one match, after that the team continues to play with reduced players.
24	Yellow Card – Player will be allowed to continue in the game but if a player gets 2 yellow cards in the tournament then he will be banned for the next match.
25	In some extreme cases players can be banned for more than one match or for whole tournament for indecent or dangerous behavior. Umpires will be the sole judge in such cases.
26	An appeal can be made to Technical Committee by the team captain for reviewing the ban, after the appeal the Technical Committee decision will be final.
27	In case a player is banned for whole tournament, a replacement will not be allowed.
28	Umpires decision will be the last and final, squabbling with them or showing strong dissent over the decision using words or actions will attract penalties.
29	Teams must report on the ground before reporting time (which will be 30 min prior to the start time of the match).
30	Any complaint or discrepancy related to scoring, conduct of any player, the team or umpire should be brought into the attention of technical committee through the team captains only, in written using the official WhatsApp group or email or verbally. The Technical Committee decision in this regard will be final.
31	As stadium/grounds are pre-booked hence if team/teams fail to appear for the match they will have to pay the booking amount in case of no play.

Schedule Related Rules

1	Using the schedule of activities given in The Timings section would help us start the matches on time.
2	After the “Match Start” time the Umpires could start giving penalties for any delays, the teams must finish all activities like toss, giving the playing 11, padding up etc. before the start time, else the penalties could be applied. Penalties could be given even if teams do not arrive enough in advance to finish the toss, setting the field, padding up etc. before the start time.
3	If both teams cause delays – 1 over reduced from both sides for every 10 minutes delay.
4	If one team causes delay – 1 over reduced for every 5 minutes delay.
5	A minimum of 8 players are required to start the match.
6	A scheduled match will not be canceled; if one team is not available then it will lose points to other team (walkover).
7	Umpires decision will be final, applying any penalty or giving any grace period is up to their discretion, grace period will never be more than 10 minutes.

Rain Related Rules

1	Partial washout – Minimum 5 over game needs to happen to be counted, Duckworth-Lewis method will be used for resetting the target.
2	Complete Washout – During league stages – points will be shared During knockout – Reserve day to be sought (if a reduced match can be played then it will be given preference)

Teams will have to choose a distinct name. The name MUST include the name of the company/organization you are representing.
Teams must have a logo, which needs to be provided in high-quality 4x4 cm JPEG image to the organizers.
Teams must have a team jersey (T-shirt and Lower) for all the players and coach (if any). It is required to have the player name and number to be printed on the back of the T-Shirt for each player.
Teams and players should arrange their kit (bat, gloves, guards etc.) to be used during the match.
The participation amount should be deposited through Cash, Paytm or Account Transfer (UPI, NEFT, IMPS etc.) to be eligible for the participation.
Teams need to submit the list of 15+2 players in a prescribed format to the organizers. Contact numbers of the Captain and Vice-Captain are mandatory to submit.
Organizers will only communicate with Captains and Vice-Captains; it will be the duty of C & VC to communicate any information further to the players.
Captains and Vice Captains are requested to communicate the rules, guidelines & code of conduct to the players of their team. Any doubt should be communicated back through the same channel.
Team & Players will have to take care of their personal belongings, organizers will not be responsible in case any loss or theft.
Taking the clue from the Swachh Bharat Mission, it is advised to the teams not to litter the ground or their pavilion area. All the leftovers like chips packets, trash, paper, cans, bottles, fruit residue etc. should be put into the trash can.
Smoking and Chewing Pan Masala etc. are prohibited inside the ground. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited. Team captains are requested to enforce this for their team and will be the responsible person in this regard.
In case of any need, organizers can be contacted at the above-mentioned contacts details.
Team Captains and Vice-Captains are requested to go through the MCC Laws of Cricket and be acquainted with them to avoid any dispute during the match.
Umpires decision will be the LAST and Final, squabbling with them or showing strong dissent over the decision using words or actions will attract penalties.
Chucking/Throwing/Jerk Action is intolerable and bowler will be banned immediately.

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